Aircraft model · Fixed wing multi engine · Airplane · registry code 3021460

Manufacturer (registry)
DOUGLAS
Model
DC3C-S4C4G
Registry code
3021460
Registered
5 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing multi engine
Engines
2 · Reciprocating
Seats
32
Weight class
20,000 lb and over
Cruise speed
150 mph
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSA-669
Holder
The Boeing Company

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

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Aircraft by year built · 13

1939Registered nowDeregistered2026
Aircraft by the year they were built: 13 aircraft
19391
19422
19435
19443
19461
19521

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 32

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

1960In forceSuperseded2026
ADs by the year they took effect: 18 ADs
19601
19641
19661
19681
19702
19771
19781
19901
19921
19931
19961
19982
20001
20111
20231
20261
See all 33 ADs
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_directive.parquet' d
  WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_directive.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('3021460'))
  ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC"

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Information bulletins that may apply · 2

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_saib.parquet' s
  WHERE s.saib_id IN (SELECT saib_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_saib.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('3021460'))
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Registered aircraft · 5

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('3021460')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 1

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 1 case with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
  WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('3021460')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 8

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Incident 20000620032469IDoug DC3CS4C4G · Buffalo, NY(-23)On Tuesday, June 20, 2000 at 1838 local, a dodson internatioal air DC-3, N4550J, ground-looped during the takeoff roll. The crew noted a power loss and an oil pressure drop on the left engine. The abort was initiated at 80 KIAS; V1 is 84 KIAS. When the…Jun 20, 2000 · N4550JIncident 20000604033149IDoug DC3C · Rogers, AR(-23)Pilot taxied aircraft to runway 31 at reading airport (rdg), reading, PA, then stopped and set brakes. Pilot went to reduce hyd. System pressure by using the landing gear control lever, and the right landing gear retracted. The right propeller hit the…Jun 4, 2000 · N8704 · Minor damageAccident 19990722047379ADoug DC3CS4C4G · Charlotte, NC(.4) Waiting on the ramp for taxi instructions, the copilot brought to the captain's attention that the gear lock handle was out of the down and locked position. The latch handle would not return to the mid-position. The captain then placed the gear handle in…Jul 22, 1999 · N79017 · Substantial damageIncident 19981208043649IDoug DC3C · Laredo, TX(-5)On December 8, 1998, Mr. Simon diver, PIC of N941AT, a DC-3, reported a right engine shut down to the FAA sw regional office. This flight, conducted under FAR part 91, departed monterrey, Mexico, (mmmy), destination Laredo, Texas, (lrd). In route to lrd…Dec 8, 1998 · N941AT · Minor damageIncident 19950728028999IDoug DC3 · Oshkosh, WIGround looped during downwind takeoff at eaa convention. Failed to lock tailwheel. Stopped in a ditch.Jul 28, 1995 · N8704 · Minor damageIncident 19940426013219IDoug C47B · Niagara Falls, NYNR1 engine oil pressure loss inflight. Diverted to Niagara Falls. Found metal in engine oil screen.Apr 26, 1994 · N105CA · Minor damageIncident 19910315021299IDoug DC3CS4C4G · Griffin, GALeft brake failed while turning off runway. Hit a parked aircraft. Found a leaking brake expander fitting.Mar 15, 1991 · N130D · Minor damageIncident 19840920074249IDoug C47B · Louisville, KYRight engine backfired, failed. Precautionary single engine landing made. Engine was rotatable but stiff. Changed.Sep 20, 1984 · N105CA
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('3021460')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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Service difficulty reports · 1

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  WHERE aircraft_model_key = 'DC3CS4C4G'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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STCs that may be installed · 248

Approved for this model: the STC’s model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has.

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  FROM (
    SELECT stc_number, min(matched_model) AS matched_model
    FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_stc.parquet'
    WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('3021460')
    GROUP BY stc_number
  ) m JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s USING (stc_number)
  ORDER BY s.status = 'Current' DESC, s.status_date DESC, s.stc_number"

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PMA parts · 119

Current parts manufacturer approvals (PMA): parts the FAA has approved companies to make as replacements or modifications. Each record lists its models as free text; OpenAirDocs matched them to this model on its data sheet, so check the FAA record before relying on it. Newest first.

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_type_certificate_pma.parquet'
  WHERE tcds_number IN ('A-669')
    AND len(list_intersect(tcds_models, ['DC3C-S4C4G'])) > 0
  ORDER BY supplement_date DESC, drs_guid DESC"

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